MINERALOGIST - Southern Africa
Reference: VS80
Salary: Negotiable
Start: ASAP
MINERALOGIST
Southern Africa
Our client is currently seeking a Mineralogist for Southern Africa who will report to the Resident Geologist.
Responsibilities:
- Characterization of the different ore bodies in terms of their mineralogical characteristics, textures, mineral occurrences and optimum beneficiation
- Investigate geochemical trends and zonation within the mine
- Identify new minerals of economic and metallurgical interest.
- Microscopic evaluation of ore treated at the plant and optimization of metal recovery
- Development and maintenance of the mineral misplacement and mixing models
- Technical geological interpretations and reporting
- Assist with underground mapping and core logging
- Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) within area of responsibility
- Project management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Maintain Health, Safety and Environment standards in compliance with the systems on the mine
Requirements & Experience:
- B.Sc. Geology and B.Sc. Honours in Geology or Mineralogy
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 yrs relevant experience in geology, mineralogy and beneficiation processes
- Experienced in base metal mineralogy and the beneficiation thereof
- Strong technical geological background
- MS Office Suite; SAP
- Conceptualization (spatial and abstract reasoning), Analytical thinking, Adaptability, willingness to learn and develop and Interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Valid Code 08 driver’s license
- Registered competent person (SACNASP affiliated or similar) will be an added advantage
- Additional technical geology or mineralogy qualifications will be an added advantage
CA Global have Recruitment expertise in Africa in the following sectors, Mining, Oil & Gas, Banking, Finance, Telecoms, IT, Information Technology , NGO, Engineering, Construction, Power, Energy, Medical, Maritime, Transport, Shipping, Logistics, Procurement, Hotels and Executives.
CA Global have experience in Recruiting and Staffing projects in the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
